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Jackson (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against Portland, NBA writer Justin Russo reports.

Jackson sprained his right ankle in Friday's 114-113 win over the Indiana Pacers and was subsequently ruled out for Sunday's game in Milwaukee. Without him, the Clippers may continue to rely on John Collins and Nicolas Batum to back up Brook Lopez in the middle.

Conley won't start Monday's game against the Mavericks.

With Anthony Edwards (knee) and Ayo Dosunmu (calf) returning from six- and two-game absences, respectively, Terrence Shannon and Conley will slide to the second unit. The veteran point guard isn't guaranteed to see the court Monday and has totaled 25 minutes over just three appearances off the bench since the All-Star break.

Powell isn't in the starting lineup for Monday's game against Minnesota.

Powell started his squad's last two matchups but failed to do much with the opportunity. He'll return to a bench role Monday with Daniel Gafford set to return from a right shoulder sprain.

Grant won't play in Tuesday's game against the Clippers.

Grant will miss a second consecutive contest, and his next opportunity to suit up will be Thursday versus the visiting Pelicans. With the veteran forward out again, Scoot Henderson may find himself back in the starting lineup.

Middleton will start Monday's game against Minnesota.

With P.J. Washington (illness) unavailable, Middleton will step into the starting five following a one-game absence due to an illness. As a starter for Dallas this season (10 games), the veteran forward has averaged 12.1 points, 4.3 rebounds and 3.4 assists in 25.3 minutes per game.

Nembhard is starting Monday's game against the Timberwolves.

Nembhard will enter the starting lineup due to Naji Marshall (illness) and P.J. Washington (illness) being out Monday. Nembhard averaged 7.3 points, 3.3 rebounds and 7.3 assists in 25.8 minutes over his previous four starts in March.

Krejci (calf) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Clippers.

Krejci will miss a ninth straight game due to a left calf contusion and is without a clear timetable for a return. His next opportunity to play will come Thursday against the Pelicans. With Krejci out, Matisse Thybulle, Kris Murray and Blake Wesley are candidates for increased minutes.

Spencer will start Monday's game against Phoenix.

Spencer didn't play in Saturday's 125-124 win over the Bulls. However, he will suit up Monday and make his first start since March 13. In 17 starts this season, the 2024 No. 53 overall pick has averaged 11.3 points, 3.6 rebounds, 8.4 assists, 0.2 blocks and 0.7 steals across 29.1 minutes.

Mashack will start Monday's game against the Suns.

The Grizzlies will be extremely shorthanded Monday, opening the door for Mashack to join the starting five. As a starter this season (three games), the rookie second-rounder has averaged 9.3 points, 3.3 steals, 3.0 rebounds and 1.7 assists in 27.7 minutes per contest.

Hendricks is starting Monday's game against the Suns.

Hendricks took a seat for Saturday's game against the Bulls due to a thumb injury, but he's been cleared to return and will run with the first unit. He was ineffective as a scorer in his previous two starts, totaling seven points on 3-of-18 shooting from the field over that brief stretch.